All the French players must be banned from International football after they get home from the World Cup. They are treating it as if it is a para tournament. No respect for the legacy and history of the tournament and bringing the game into disrepute. Granted the coach is a tool but this is no way to behave. I have strong suspicions that they are deliberately under performing.

Originally Posted by nadim 98
NZ?? you should have watch the game today...

as you can tell... not a big fan of these teams whose world cup target is to go all out defense, hold a 'strong' team and consider that as glory. I understand when Inter Milan plays 9 men defense against Barcelona, but when teams go all out defense in group stage of the WC.. this is as anti-football as anything can get.

I did watch the game, but I still fail to see how the result was part of NZ's plan. I am not an Italian fan (at all) but have to say Italy should have done better and it was their own fault why they didnt win...

Originally Posted by henry123
But then again, they are not the only ones, the Australian Team didn't play very good either.

Australia played quite well actually, the first match was a strategic error. I think we played better than Ghana and Serbia, especially in the second halves. We could have beaten Ghana easily if we had Cahill and if Harry lasted longer (not to mention the fact that Ghana got their goal from the penalty that sent him off).

Originally Posted by Equinox
All the French players must be banned from International football after they get home from the World Cup. They are treating it as if it is a para tournament. No respect for the legacy and history of the tournament and bringing the game into disrepute. Granted the coach is a tool but this is no way to behave. I have strong suspicions that they are deliberately under performing.

Agree...i was wondering..though offtopic are our beloved cricket players do the same actions too...